Chelsie, a young and beautiful teacher, meets a rich businessman and falls in love with him. She decides to marry him because she is sure that he is successful and will be able to give her a comfortable life. Which of the following terms best describes Chelsie's decision to marry the businessman?
A. mating gradient
B. hooking up
C. cohabitation
D. endogamy
Answer: A
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